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Let’s tackle the issues you will have with the parents as a coach.  Parents at the youth level are very competitive because soccer is not a very well known sport to the average person.  Most parents will think they know more than you, can do a better job than you and will criticize your every move.  [...]

U.S. Mens National Team coach Bob Bradley has confirmed he is interested in the opening at Aston Villa in the English Premier League. Bradley remains under contract with the national team until the end of the year and is currently in the midst of talking with the United States Soccer Federation about an extension. There are [...]

The U.S. Mens National Team will take on Poland in their next match on October 9th at Soldier Field .  This will fall upon an international fixture date which will allow the European based players to play with the team.  Although, there is a major MLS scheduling issue as some key players will play with their [...]

As the recreational fall soccer season approaches, coaches both new and experienced will face tough challenges ahead.  Here we are going to give you advice on how to overcome situations that may arise as you go through the season.  There are ways to treat players to get the respect you deserve for your time that [...]

The French Football Federation has handed down a stiff punishment to the leaders of the French National team who were  blamed for the inappropriate behavior at the World Cup.  The FFF suspended striker Nicolas Anelka for 18 matches, former captain Patrice Evra for five matches, Franck Ribery for three matches and Jeremy Toulalan for one [...]

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is considering eliminating all ties in group play at the next World Cup in Brazil.  FIFA is looking at sending the draws straight to penalty kicks or a sudden death overtime period to determine a winner. This is a great idea to get these group games to be more entertaining.  At [...]

Like most of the Bay Area, here at Livethepitch.com we woke up feeling screwed over. So we went straight to the organization who put on this “great” event.  After speaking with a representative from El Mexicano Presenta, I was told that they WILL be giving refunds for the tickets.  Parking will be another issue and [...]

When the announcement came that Real Madrid was playing Club America in San Francisco’s Candlestick Park a few months ago all of us here at Livethepitch.com were stoked about seeing some of the best players in the world in our own backyard.  As we waited for weeks for this great event, the excitement was through [...]

U.S. Men’s National Team coach Bob Bradley announced his roster that will face off against Brazil at the New Meadowlands Stadium next Tuesday night. Bradley’s roster includes 14 players who were on the U.S. World Cup squad this summer. Key performers Jay Demerit, Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore and Stuart Holden will not be with the squad [...]

The U.S. Under 20 Men defeated hosts Northern Ireland 3-0 in the final of the 2010 Milk Cup. The Milk Cup is widely regarded as the top youth tournament in the world. This is a great accomplishment for the boys as they went 3-0 and played a great style of soccer. Head coach Thomas Rongen [...]

The new era of Brazilian soccer will begin when Brazil faces off with the United States on August 10 at the new Giants Stadium.  New Brazilian manager Mano Menezes has named his 23 man roster that will make the trip to New Jersey. Menezes will take this opportunity to give his younger players a chance to [...]

After 11 months at the helm, Diego Maradona will not be retained as Argentina move forward after the World Cup this summer.  Maradona led Argentina to a quarterfinal appearance this summer, but were embarrassed 4-0 by eventual 3rd place nation Germany. The Argentine Football Association decided to not keep Maradona based on major coaching differences they [...]

This years MLS All Star game will feature the leagues top stars in a match against Manchester United of the English Premier League on July 28.  United are in the middle of its summer North American preseason tour and will finish the tour in Houston against the MLS All Stars.  United are 2-0 so far on [...]

New French national team coach Laurent Blanc has suspended the entire 23 man World Cup roster for an upcoming friendly match against Norway next month.  Under former skipper Raymond Demenech the French were lucky just to qualify for the World Cup and were embarrassed in South Africa after going win less amidst in house controversy. The [...]

Thierry Henry took the pitch for the first time tonight in a New York Red Bulls Uniform playing spectacularly in his debut against Tottenham of the English Premier League. Tottenham defeated the Red Bulls 2-1 in front of a packed Red Bull Arena. Henry scored his first goal for the Red Bulls in the 26th minute [...]

Manchester United continued their preseason tour in the U.S. defeating the Philadelphia Union 1-0 in an exhibition match. Manchester United are now 2-0 in their preseason tour, also defeating Celtic FC 3-1 over the weekend in Toronto. United will play the Kansas City Wizards this Sunday and then finish the trip with a match against the [...]

The English Premier League is widely considered by many as the top league in the world known for its great fan support and beautiful soccer.  Fans in the EPL are some of the most passionate you will find in any sport.  Vuvuzelas have no place in the stadiums in England though. Tottenham,Arsenal, Birmingham, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, [...]